All we do is work to maximise our consumption privileges and to be able to tell people at parties that we’re a lawyer, an artist or a police officer.

Robert Wringham
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The line that says: "All we do is work to maximise our consumption privileges and to be able to tell people at parties that we're a lawyer, an artist or a police officer." is a thought provoking one. It makes us question the intentions of our actions and if we are really living up to our potential or not.

Source: Escape Everything!: Escape From Work. Escape From Consumerism. Escape From Despair.

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